Component Record

Ford Crown Victoria 1997 Brakes Problems

58 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria - 20% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage58 complaints

58 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V086000Reported March 14, 2005 - 43,626 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 43,626 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine89 Suspension47 Fuel and Propulsion System30 Vehicle Speed Control23 Electrical System14 Steering11

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.